A tape measure is a long length of plastic, steel or stainless steel marked off with measurements along the full length. These measurements are both in metric (centimetres and metres) and imperial (inches and feet).
Most tapes are flexible, which allow the tape to measure around the curves and enabling it to be rolled up and easily carried.
Our Tape Measures Guide provides information about the types available on the market, as well as their different applications.
Types of Tape Measures:
Tape measures used in carpentry or construction industries often use a stiff, curved metallic tape that can remain stiff and straight when extended. The tape can be retracted into a coil for convenient storage.
Flexible measuring tapes are intended for use in tailoring or dressmaking. Known as a ’sewing tape’, these types are made from fibreglass, which does not tear or stretch.
Tape Measures
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| Description | Price | Length | Blade Width | Imperial or Metric | Open Case | Frame Material | Series | Coating | Chemical Resistant | Height Safe | |
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RS Stock No.
776-9784
Mfr. Part No.1-30-696
BrandStanley
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£6.17
Each
Units
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5m | 19mm | Both | - | Tylon | Tylon | Tylon | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
706-8141
BrandRS Pro
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£4.06
Each
Units
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1.2m | 13mm | Metric | Yes | - | - | Powder Coated | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
776-9775
Mfr. Part No.1-30-686
BrandStanley
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£3.92
Each
Units
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3m | 13mm | Both | - | Tylon | Tylon | Tylon | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
776-9787
Mfr. Part No.1-30-656
BrandStanley
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£11.38
Each
Units
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8m | 25mm | Both | - | Tylon | Tylon | Tylon | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
575-087
Mfr. Part No.0-33-553
BrandStanley
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£12.95
Each
Units
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5m | 19mm | Both | - | Chrome Plated ABS | PowerLock | Mylar | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
848-7613
BrandRS Pro
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£6.28
Each
Units
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5m | 19mm | Both | No | ABS | - | TPR | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
848-7604
BrandRS Pro
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£3.99
Each
Units
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3m | 13mm | Both | No | - | - | TPR | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
706-8145
BrandRS Pro
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£4.06
Each
Units
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1.2m | 13mm | Both | Yes | - | - | Powder Coated | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
575-071
Mfr. Part No.0-33-523
BrandStanley
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£7.32
Each
Units
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3m | 19mm | Both | - | - | PowerLock | Mylar | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
517-448
Mfr. Part No.5-33-896
BrandStanley
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£32.26
Each
Units
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10m | 32mm | Both | - | Chrome Plated Metal, Rubber | FatMax | Mylar | Yes | - |
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RS Stock No.
575-100
Mfr. Part No.0-33-443
BrandStanley
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£16.82
Each
Units
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10m | 25mm | Both | - | - | PowerLock | PET | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
364-4928
Mfr. Part No.0-33-726
BrandStanley
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£25.35
Each
Units
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8m | 32mm | Both | - | ABS | FatMax | Mylar | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
667-5931
Mfr. Part No.0-33-720
BrandStanley
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£20.74
Each
Units
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5m | 32mm | Metric | - | ABS | FatMax | Mylar | Yes | - |
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RS Stock No.
364-4956
Mfr. Part No.0-34-262
BrandStanley
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£14.28
Each
Units
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30m | 12.7mm | Both | - | ABS | - | - | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
667-5934
Mfr. Part No.0-32-125
BrandStanley
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£7.16
Each
Units
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3m | 12.5mm | Metric | - | ABS | - | - | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
833-0835
Mfr. Part No.XTHT0-33503
BrandStanley
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£30.43
Each
Units
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5m | - | Both | - | ABS | FatMax | Mylar | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
833-0841
Mfr. Part No.XTHT0-33501
BrandStanley
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£34.57
Each
Units
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8m | - | Metric | - | ABS | FatMax | Mylar | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
690-0707
Mfr. Part No.FT50CM
BrandLufkin
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£38.82
Each
Units
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50m | 13mm | Metric | Yes | - | FT50CM | - | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
364-4934
Mfr. Part No.2-34-791
BrandStanley
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£21.70
Each
Units
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30m | 12mm | Both | Yes | ABS | 100/30 | PVC | - | - |
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RS Stock No.
653-9172
Mfr. Part No.5-33-886
BrandStanley
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£25.35
Each
Units
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5m | 32mm | Both | - | Chrome Plated Metal, Rubber | FatMax | Mylar | - | - |
